We are endorsing Dan Chasan for school board position No. 1. He has been an advocate for public schools for 30-plus years and has worked hard to keep standards high at all three Vashon schools. He is acutely aware of the importance of being a good steward of our taxes, that the buildings and grounds are well maintained, that the budget is balanced and that the school funds are used wisely. He knows that a Vashon education is special thanks to the hard work and creativity of the teachers and staff at VISD.

We think he is the right choice for school board director, Position 1 and we hope that you do, too.

— Jim Cross and Kirk Starr